Satalite Radio's you lucky guys

[markbreen]

Hello Guys,

We have FM radio over here, and in the UK, they also have digital radio. But we do not have Satalite Radio. In fact, I am not really sure what it is, although I guess the name says it all. I have a perception, right or wrong, the it will offer hundreds of stations, as opposed to the 10 - 20 available on our FM. Additionally, I have the perception that Satalite Radio would allow me to pick up all your Country Music Stations. These are only available on the internet for me.

So, Quesion one is Can I , or have you fitted Satalite Radions to the LT
but much more importantly, Question Two is, would a US Satalite Radio work in Europe?

Do you think that the location of the receiver to the Satalte is relevant?

Finally, what is the general perception of these Satalite Radios by most people, good, great, or a novelity still?

Thanks

Mark in Ireland

[Ranger6]

Hi Mark,

Due to the positioning of the satellites, there are currently two competing platforms for satellite radio in the U.S. and to a limited degree in Canada, and they are Sirius and XM Radio. You can check out both of these platforms by clicking here (http://www.xmradio.com/) and here (http://www.sirius.com/) to see and hear what they have to offer in the way of programming. You are right in that this type of media is not currently available in Europe, but I have read and understand that it is “on the horizon.” As for use on the LT, except for connecting an mp3 player many, if not most, LT’ers have gone to satellite radio as the music source of choice and it is very adaptable to the LT. I wouldn’t leave home without it. The positioning of the receiver is irrelevant, however positioning of the antenna can be an issue. There are several options, but generally if it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky you will get good reception. The relative size of the units themselves makes it particularly suited for use on a motorcycle; with the one caveat being that most models are not waterproof and must be protected from the elements. I would start doing a Google or other search engine search to find published articles addressing the anticipated deployment of satellite radio in Europe.

[RVB1019]

One of the best features is that you can go hundreds of miles from home and never "lose" the signal. With FM here in the States, if you travel say 50 miles from home the signal being broadcasted from the radio stations loses strength. The sound starts to fade out and all you get is static. I just got back from a 500 mile trip in my car, the signal never faded.

The stations are great! A station for every genre of music- 50's, 60's, 70', Blues, Country, Classical, etc.

When Sat. radio becomes available, I recommend you get one.

Good luck!

[markbreen]

Hello Guys,

I was hoping that you would reply Sat Radio is terrible so not worry about it.

Now I am tormented knowing that you have access to all those stations and I have two or three that I am interested in.

Thanks anyway for the reply, I will do what you suggested on Google,

Mark in Ireland.

[JPSpen]

Mark, If you are interested in country music there only just a few choices of programming even on the satellite radio....You don't get the commercial US stations. It's all their custom programming... But it is for the most part comercial free..

These are the country choices on XM.





America - XM 10 - 100% Commercial-Free

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We've dimmed the lights, thrown some sawdust on the floor, and brought the honky tonk back to life. Waylon, Willie, Dolly and the whole gang are on hand. The true sound of Country is alive and well... this is America.

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Nashville! - XM 11 - 100% Commercial-Free

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You'll find today's current top 40 Country hits on Nashville. From the late 80's to today's top Country hits.....Nashville is truly America's country Channel.

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X Country - XM 12 - 100% Commercial-Free

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Country music is going cross country. The greasiest, grittiest sounds from coast to coast. It twangs, rocks and burns a hole in your soul.

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Hank's Place - XM 13 - 100% Commercial-Free

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It's traditional Country from the 50s and 60s, as you might have heard it in a Texas roadhouse. The legendary Hank Williams, Sr. leads off a lineup of originals like George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Marty Robbins and Lefty Frizzell.

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Bluegrass Junction - XM 14 - 100% Commercial-Free

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This is where the best of traditional and progressive Bluegrass come together in harmony. From Bill Monroe to Hot Rize. From the Stanley Brothers to Chesapeake and the New Grass Revival.

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The Village - XM 15 - 100% Commercial-Free

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Folk music lives on XM! From the early ballads to the protest songs of the 60s to today. Hear Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, the Chieftans, Pete Seeger, the Kingston Trio, Tom Paxton and more.

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Highway 16 - XM 16 - 100% Commercial-Free

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Highway 16 is all about today's top Country hits. America's most popular Country songs from today, played one after another. As familiar as your home town and as comfortable as those worn-in boots, Highway 16 is the place for today's superstars and chartbusters.

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Hope this helps..

John